Upcoming Webinar: Leveraging Crash Data to Improve Road Safety in African Cities
Rapidly growing African cities are adopting digital tools to proactively address road safety challenges. With the rise in pedestrian crashes and traffic-related injuries, data-driven systems offer a powerful way to identify risks, prioritize interventions, and save lives. This webinar highlights how cities like Lusaka, Kumasi, Kigali, and Cape Town are leveraging crash data and smart technologies, from geo-integrated pedestrian zones to dynamic crash mapping, to build safer, more responsive urban transport networks.
Event Details
Date: 30 July 2024
Time: 14:00–15:30 [CET] / 15:00–16:30 [EAT]
Register here: https://shorturl.at/oXEzG
What to Expect
Explore Innovations: Learn how African cities are using crash data and digital systems to shape safer streets.
Real-World Examples: See how technology is helping prioritize pedestrian safety through smart traffic control and mapping.
Regional Insights: Discover practical, scalable strategies from four diverse urban contexts.
Engage in Dialogue: Participate in a dynamic Q&A and connect with regional experts.
Featured Presentations and Case Studies
Lusaka, Zambia – Geo-integration of 10 High-Risk Pedestrian Intersections
Presenters: Daniel Mwamba, Chilekwa O’Brien, Thomas M.
Kumasi, Ghana – Smart Traffic Control Systems; Crash Data/ Digital Systems
Presenter: Dr. Albert Awopone
Kigali, Rwanda – Road Safety Dashboard/hotspot Dynamic Crash Map
Presenters: Alphonse Nkurunziza, Moise Bitangaza
Cape Town, South Africa – Pedestrian Highway Crossing Behaviour
Presenter: Prof. Mark Zuidgeest, University of Cape Town
Agenda
Time (CET) | Description |
14:00 – 14:05 | Welcome and Introduction |
14:05 – 14:15 | Setting the Scene: Crash Data Across Africa |
14:15 – 14:25 | Lusaka Case Study |
14:25 – 14:35 | Kumasi Case Study |
14:35 – 14:45 | Kigali Case Study |
14:45 – 14:55 | Cape Town Case Study |
14:55 – 15:25 | Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A |
15:25 – 15:30 | Closing Reflections |
Your participation is essential to advancing safer mobility systems in African cities. Join us to learn, exchange ideas, and co-create better pathways to urban safety and resilience.
👉 Register now to be part of the webinar: https://shorturl.at/oXEzG
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